Yellow-back Puller

Chromis nitida
(Other names Shining Puller, Barrier Reef Chromis)
Map Image

Displays a black diagonal stripe running from the mouth down to the back of the dorsal fin. Above this stripe is yellow in colour and below the stripe is white. The caudal, dorsal, anal and ventral fins are edged in a bright blue. There is not much difference between the juveniles and adults. They are usually found in large groups along coastal and offshore reefs and in estauries.

Size: Length 9cm (Maximum)

Diet: Algae & Zooplankton

Photos
Left: Rick Hodge
Centre: Kieren Curry
Right: Kieren Curry
Back to Search
Back to Results
Submit Media
Add to Fish Book
Fish Image for Yellow-back Puller
Fish Image for Yellow-back Puller
Fish Image for Yellow-back Puller